Somersault (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2004, Somersault is a drama and romance film directed by Cate Shortland, running about 105 minutes. “Love can turn you upside down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Australian teenager Heidi is left with little choice but to leave home after she's caught red-handed with her mother's boyfriend. With few options, Heidi ends up in Jindabyne, a tourist community. Upon meeting Joe at a bar, she pursues a relationship with him and tries to find something resembling a normal home life. Heidi makes small strides by getting a job and finding a place to stay, but her relationship with Joe must overcome more than its share of hurdles.
Who’s in it. Somersault stars Abbie Cornish as Heidi, Sam Worthington as Joe, Lynette Curran as Irene and Erik Thomson as Richard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Somersault has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Somersault page.
If you liked it. Fans of Somersault tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Somersault (2004)?
- In US, Somersault is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Somersault worth watching?
- Somersault holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Somersault?
- Somersault stars Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran, Erik Thomson and Diana Glenn.
- When was Somersault released?
- Somersault was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.